协 (xié) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 协 (xié) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 协 (xié) means "cooperate; assist; joint". It is an HSK Level 5 character, with 6 strokes and the radical 十.

Q: How do you write 协 stroke by stroke?

协 has 6 strokes. The radical is 十. Follow the standard stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. Practice with stroke animation to build muscle memory.

Q: What's the difference between 协 and 卅?

协 (xié) and 卅 look similar but differ in meaning and usage. Check the radical and stroke count to tell them apart.

Q: What mistakes do learners make writing 协?

Common mistake: incorrect stroke order or miswriting the radical 十. Pay attention to the proportion between components — keep the radical compact.

Q: What common words use 协?

Common words containing 协 include: 协会 (xié huì) — association; society; 协作 (xié zuò) — collaboration; cooperation; 协商 (xié shāng) — consult; negotiate.

How to Write 协

The character 协 (xié) is written with 6 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 十 is one of its key components.

Practice the correct stroke order with the Hanzi Writer app to see animated stroke-by-stroke guidance with real-time feedback.

Meaning & Pronunciation

协 is pronounced xié in Mandarin Chinese. It means cooperate; assist; joint.

As an HSK Level 5 character, 协 is an intermediate-level character.

Common Words with 协

协会 xié huì

association; society

协作 xié zuò

collaboration; cooperation

协商 xié shāng

consult; negotiate

Example Sentences

他加入了音乐协会。

tā jiā rù le yīn yuè xié huì

He joined the music association.

团队协作很重要。

tuán duì xié zuò hěn zhòng yào

Teamwork is very important.

双方正在进行协商。

shuāng fāng zhèng zài jìn xíng xié shāng

Both sides are currently consulting.

Similar Characters

卅 sà

升 shēng

午 wǔ

Practice Writing 协 (xié)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 协

What does 协 (xié) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 协 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 协 and 卅?

What mistakes do learners make writing 协?

What common words use 协?

How to Write 协 (xié)